Hidden gems: Wildlife refuges in Olympia

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Olympia. This list contains 5 places from Wildlife refuge category.

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Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge
4.80 (45 reviews) (~98.24 km from centre)
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Octopus Hole Conservation Area
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 Nice easy dive site. Follow the directions online or descend to 35-45 feet and swim south from the "stairs." It's much easier to follow the directions starting at the dead fall though. The stairs are mostly just uneven natural rock stairs, they are in rough shape so be careful. Saw 2 giant pacifi...
4.70 (32 reviews) (~47.67 km from centre)
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Black River Unit
Wildlife refuge
4.70 (7 reviews) (~15.55 km from centre)
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Beaver Lodge Sanctuary
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 Hidden urban wetlands is a gem of this city. It can be a bit difficult to locate if you have never been before. Walk down the trail to the dock and the Beaver's lodge is directly in front of you about 30ft off the end of the dock. The beavers are most active at dawn and dusk but I have seen and tak...
4.60 (70 reviews) (~80.78 km from centre)
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Morse Wildlife Preserve
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 When it is open you can come here to walk through the 100 acres of trail leading through a beautiful woodland area where you may see all forms of wildlife including deer, beavers, and much more. There is an observatory where you can look out at the trees and massive property. There are placards with...
4.60 (27 reviews) (~42.23 km from centre)
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